David second of three kings, Hebrews 11:32 and 1 Samuel and 2 Samuel

David 2nd of 3 Kings was Good in God’s sight and become King in God’s time. David reigned for forty years between 1011BC-971BC. See 1 Samuel, 2nd Samuel to 1 Kings 2:11 and 1st Chronicles 11:1-29:30.
Gained favor with his subjects.

Background Reading:

Old Testament Bible references The books of Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles

1st Samuel and 2nd Samuel

David

Background readings: 1st Samuel and 2nd Samuel.

Background reading: The books of Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles and a
number of places in the New Testament.

If you want to read the full story of David’s life look it up in the
Bible.

More Information:

David had a whole heart after God.
Beloved and Greatest of Israels 40 something kings and the Author of over 70 of the Psalms in the Book of Psalms.

David Israel’s King and poet.
Israel’s versatile king
Divinely Chosen
Courageous, a champion, a great soldier
Great leader and very gifted man
A poet
Forbidden to rebuild the Temple because you are a warrior and have shed blood.